Tuesday 28th January- 9:00- 10:30

We got together at the start of the lesson to discuss any extra details about our interview on Plymouth Hoe for Wednesday 29th with a member of the SWPG (South West Peregrine Group). Last week, we went down to the technicians room as we wanted to book out a camera as well as being able to test the equipment so that we knew how to operate the interview on the following Wednesday. However, we were told to come back on the Monday to see if any equipment would be available to test out and borrow for our filming lesson, so we took the advice and went down on the Monday but we were sent back up as there wasn't any equipment available. We plan to go down to the technicians room again as we need to book out a camera to film the interview but if we book it in advance, this will ensure that a camera is put back for us as well as being able to test out the equipment before hand during one of our filming lessons.

Equipment needed for Tuesday 29th 

Camera bag- includes camera, USB lead

Tripod

Sound recorder

After visiting the technician, we obtained a video camera, tripod and a Roland sound recorder with an extra mic piece which can be clipped onto the interviewee to reduce the sound levels for our interview on Plymouth Hoe. After receiving the equipment, we went outside to do a test shoot to make sure that everything was working and was charged, but we found out that the microphone was dead and so we replaced the batteries and were able to do a successful test shoot outside of the college entrance.

When we got back in the lesson, after writing up the tasks completed in today's lesson, I went on my email to find out if the interviewee had responded which he had with his questions that he said he was going to rehearse for tomorrow. Here are his answers to my questions,

Luke: “I’m joined here in Plymouth with Roger Finnamore of SWP group. Good afternoon Roger”

Roger: “Good afternoon Luke”

Luke: “Can you tell us why, here in Plymouth City Centre we see Peregrines at certain times of the year, but there is no evidence of them being resident all year around”?

Roger: "We have coastal nesting Peregrines quite close to where we're currently standing.I believe it's highly likely that adult birds bring their young into the city center as part of the juveniles hunting education.The abundance of potential prey would certainly be a massive draw,presenting many opportunities for an eager young bird to hone it's skills"

Luke: “So are you saying that if a suitable breeding platform was provided, they might move into the city like they have in Exeter and Bath”?

Roger: "I believe it's highly likely that should a suitable nesting tray be provided,passing birds would take up residence.This is prime Peregrine territory,i doubt they would pass up the opportunity"

Thank you very much for your time Roger!